I think we have to wait to see what Microsoft will present tomorrow, and Nintendo today. Microsoft could come out with a lame presentation also. In the end though, Sony still has:

- Ratchet and Clank- Sly Cooper- Final Fantasy- Metal Gear Solid- MLB- Gran Turismo- most likely the next GTA game exclusive for a while- and a few others I'm sure I'm missing.

Microsoft has:- Halo

Unless Microsoft has some big surprises, Sony easily wins the exclusives category, which may mean a lot with both consoles relatively the same power

I think we will see alot more exclusives for the 360. For example Viva Pinata, Chromehounds, Gears of War, PGR, Forza (some, including myself would argue this series is on par with GT). I am sure there will be many others, for platformers we only have Kameo so far, but it was a fairly decent platformer for a launch title. There is actually talk that MS has been negotiating with Rockstar for exclusive rights to the next GTA, Sony's deal with Rockstar has expired.

I think we have to wait to see what Microsoft will present tomorrow, and Nintendo today. Microsoft could come out with a lame presentation also. In the end though, Sony still has:

- Ratchet and Clank- Sly Cooper- Final Fantasy- Metal Gear Solid- MLB- Gran Turismo- most likely the next GTA game exclusive for a while- and a few others I'm sure I'm missing.

Microsoft has:- Halo

Unless Microsoft has some big surprises, Sony easily wins the exclusives category, which may mean a lot with both consoles relatively the same power

Lets not forget Xbox Live and Xbox Arcade. While Sony is releasing a online service the proof is in the pudding. Heck, people love Xbox Arcade and some consider the price of the 360 worht it just for that

I think we will see alot more exclusives for the 360. For example Viva Pinata, Chromehounds, Gears of War, PGR, Forza (some, including myself would argue this series is on par with GT).

Maybe, but Microsoft's library is far behind Sony's, and has a long way to go. Kameo was okay, but it wasn't close to a Sly Cooper or Ratchet and Clank. Microsoft has nothing like Metal Gear Solid or Final Fantasy either. Big holes.

People are buying PS2's now because of MLB as well. Microsoft really needs to use that High Heat license of theirs.

I'm pretty disappointed with the Sony controller. After playing more PS2 games lately, the design of the PS2/Sony controller really sucks compared to the 360's controller. The analog stick placement on the 360 is much more comfortable. The d-pad on the Sony should have been moved lower. I can see buying 360 games just because of the better controller.

I will definitely not be getting a PS3 anytime soon. Although I never intended to. The PS2 was my least played system in the past several years. In fact, I own only three games for it to this day: Eye Toy & Ratchet & Clank 1 & 2. Nothing against Sony but there is nothing (in terms of games or what I saw during the press conference) pulling me to it. Eventually, after a huge price drop I will have it and only because I have to have all three systems.

For me it is going to be two Nintendo Wii systems, one for me and one for my son with several extra controllers and some choice launch titles (Super Smash Brothers Wii & Zelda, among others). This will complement my X360 (and my new laptop) very well. I think I will be happy.

I think we will see alot more exclusives for the 360. For example Viva Pinata, Chromehounds, Gears of War, PGR, Forza (some, including myself would argue this series is on par with GT).

Maybe, but Microsoft's library is far behind Sony's, and has a long way to go. Kameo was okay, but it wasn't close to a Sly Cooper or Ratchet and Clank. Microsoft has nothing like Metal Gear Solid or Final Fantasy either. Big holes.

People are buying PS2's now because of MLB as well. Microsoft really needs to use that High Heat license of theirs.

I'm pretty disappointed with the Sony controller. After playing more PS2 games lately, the design of the PS2/Sony controller really sucks compared to the 360's controller. The analog stick placement on the 360 is much more comfortable. The d-pad on the Sony should have been moved lower. I can see buying 360 games just because of the better controller.

Metal Gear Solid, gameplay wise we are not sure what MS might have in the works. However I can do without the horrendous MGS story so this is one exclusive I could care less about.

360 is getting much more support from the JRPG area than the XBOX did. Enchant Arm is looking tremendous. Also perhaps Molyneaux can live up to the hype he created with Fable when he brings out the sequel on the more powerful 360.

Oh..I lovedwhat they showed on the PSP. They showed one part where you could put original PS1 games on the memory card and play them on the PSP. Id love to see the old RPGS put on there. That would make me get a PSP for X-Mas

I love my PS2. I have spent far more hours with it than any other gaming system. I love Final Fantasy as well. However I will not pay that much for a console.

At least with the PS2, it was over a year from its initial release before any RPGs worth playing came out. It'll probably be similar this time around and maybe theyre will be a price drop in that time. I'm really not very good at waiting to buy a new console, but with Valkyrie Profile and Final Fantasy XII coming out for the PS2 around the same time as the PS3 launch, I'm hoping those tittles will help me avoid wanting a PS3 for a while.

Oh..I lovedwhat they showed on the PSP. They showed one part where you could put original PS1 games on the memory card and play them on the PSP. Id love to see the old RPGS put on there. That would make me get a PSP for X-Mas

Yeah, I'm excited about that as well. Making it free would be awesome, but I would be willing to pay 5 bucks depending on the title

Yeah, you're leaving off some great Microsoft-exclusive stuff that's equivalent to the Sony exclusives there, Scott.

I'm not sure about that. I'm sure most parents and average gamers have heard of Final Fantasy and Metal Gear Solid, and possible Gran Turismo. Microsoft just doesn't have that.

Sony will do well this generation again based on name strength, and library strength. Microsoft just doesn't have an exciting exclusive lineup. I played my XBox over the PS2 a lot because I played a lot of games that just looked better on the XBox (stuff like Madden).

If Microsoft comes up with some cool exclusives tomorrow, great. Otherwise, Sony will still do pretty well. Chromehounds will be bettered by the same company on the PS3 (with their other mech series), and the other games you mentioned probably won't sell terribly well. Forza was very good though, but still needs a while to build to Gran Turismo's name recognition, and Forza needs a ton more cars to compete as well.

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Metal Gear Solid, gameplay wise we are not sure what MS might have in the works. However I can do without the horrendous MGS story so this is one exclusive I could care less about.

I'd love the 360 to be dominant. Its my favorite console ever at the moment, and I'd rather see the American company do well, but I think predicting Sony's doom because of one bad presentation is a bit early.

I'd love the 360 to be dominant. Its my favorite console ever at the moment, and I'd rather see the American company do well, but I think predicting Sony's doom because of one bad presentation is a bit early

I don't think Sony is doomed. No matter what us Americans and Canadians think Sony is king in Japan and will be number #1 over there.

Yeah, you're leaving off some great Microsoft-exclusive stuff that's equivalent to the Sony exclusives there, Scott.

I'm not sure about that. I'm sure most parents and average gamers have heard of Final Fantasy and Metal Gear Solid, and possible Gran Turismo. Microsoft just doesn't have that.

Sony will do well this generation again based on name strength, and library strength. Microsoft just doesn't have an exciting exclusive lineup. I played my XBox over the PS2 a lot because I played a lot of games that just looked better on the XBox (stuff like Madden).

If Microsoft comes up with some cool exclusives tomorrow, great. Otherwise, Sony will still do pretty well. Chromehounds will be bettered by the same company on the PS3 (with their other mech series), and the other games you mentioned probably won't sell terribly well. Forza was very good though, but still needs a while to build to Gran Turismo's name recognition, and Forza needs a ton more cars to compete as well.

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Metal Gear Solid, gameplay wise we are not sure what MS might have in the works. However I can do without the horrendous MGS story so this is one exclusive I could care less about.

I'd love the 360 to be dominant. Its my favorite console ever at the moment, and I'd rather see the American company do well, but I think predicting Sony's doom because of one bad presentation is a bit early.

I also liked seeing Kaz or whoever whip out the PSP and show the PSX game on his memory stick. Calvin and I were talking about it last night - it's getting harder and harder to go back and play those favorites like FFVII, VIII, and IX. If I'm able to put them on my PSP and play on the go, I would be a lot more inclined to play through them.